The Brooklyn music collective Every Us offers "The Motions," a blend of indie rock, indie pop, and neo-soul that explores the inner battle between numbness and awakening. The track is about not feeling anything anymore, living life in more or less black and white, and reaching a point where change is inevitable and you're forced to make that change. With a beat that is both inviting and reflective, "The Motions" takes us along.
Written and produced by Ryan Johns, and mixed and mastered by Ian Kimmel, the production is filled with rich textures that weave a continuous, soulful soundscape together. Guitarist Connor Sandstrom provides a soulful, fluid foundation over which the vocal quartet, Olivia Reid, Ryan Jones, Connor Sandstrom, and Chynna Sherrod builds layers of depth and resonance. Every voice brings a unique element, capturing the spirit of the project. The song burns, expressing the feelings of a person quietly rebelling against the trap of complacency.
The song prompts you to reflect on your own experiences of navigating those empty routines. Every Us has an incredible way of producing music that describes togetherness, and "The Motions" is no different. Even as the lyrics explore singular consciousness, the warmth in sound underscores connectivity, suggesting that these emotional seasons are shared human terrain. In the end, "The Motions" is a carefully woven compilation that is soulful, reflective, and very human. It's a testament to Every Us' mission of creating music that connects people through emotion, presence, and truth.
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